lighter fluid

American  

noun

1. a combustible fluid used in cigarette, cigar, and pipe lighters.

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Etymology

Origin of lighter fluid

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

She doesn’t find much if anything to like about the field, which she sees as a hive of people aiming to take advantage of the innocent and unwary — the facetious subtitle of her Web3 website calls it “definitely not an enormous grift that’s pouring lighter fluid on our already smoldering planet.”

From Los Angeles Times

“For beginners, if you’re not used to camping or making fires, I’d say make your life easier and bring starter fire bricks and lighter fluid,” Eras said.

From Los Angeles Times

To keep the bonfire going for a while, Eras said it’s worth bringing three to four bundles of firewood, matches or lighter fluid, and anything else you may need to get the fire started.

From Los Angeles Times

“To take some shots at us, me and our program — throw lighter fluid on the fire if you wish. I mean, I thought TCU is a highly educated school, and they didn’t sound so smart with their comments pregame.”

From Seattle Times

“Throw lighter fluid on the fire if you wish,” Timme told reporters.

From Los Angeles Times